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Judges Lose Climate Guidance After State Lawyers Push Back

February 10, 2026

The Federal Judicial Center recently removed a climate‑science section from its 1, 682‑page reference guide that judges use to understand scientific evidence. A coalition of attorneys general from 27 states, including Utah, wrote a letter last month demanding the removal. They argued that the sec

science

A Scientist Who Challenged the Skies

February 10, 2026

Michael McElroy grew up in Belfast and earned a Ph. D. in applied mathematics from Queen’s University, where he famously solved ten test problems instead of the required three. His curiosity pushed him from planetary studies during the space race to deep investigations of Earth’s atmosphere. At Kit

science

Snow That Won’t Melt: A Quick Look at the Science

February 10, 2026

Some city leaders and people online are puzzled by videos that show snow staying solid when a flame is held near it. One video shows a man holding a lighter to a snowball, and the snow doesn’t melt or drip. Commenters say it looks like fake snow. The trick behind this effect is that real snow is mo

environment

EPA Plans to Remove Key Climate Rule

February 10, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency is set to cancel a 2009 scientific assessment that has supported U. S. climate policies for over a decade. The agency filed paperwork with the Office of Management and Budget to delete this “endangerment finding, ” a move that would strip it of the legal power to

science

Proton‑Friendly Oxides: How Oxygen Makes Fast Energy Storage Work

February 10, 2026

Scientists are looking for ways to store energy quickly and safely. One idea is to use tiny hydrogen ions, called protons, as the moving charge in batteries. Protons can move fast through solid materials, which could let a battery charge and discharge almost instantly. The big problem is that not m

technology

Mining Money Moves: Bitcoin Sale Fuels AI Plans

February 10, 2026

Cango, a big name in bitcoin mining, sold 4, 451 bitcoins for about $305 million. The money came from a Tether (USDT) sale that helped the company pay off a loan backed by its own bitcoin. This move also lightened Cango’s debt load and gave the firm a cushion to jump into building AI data centers.

religion

Religion’s Quiet Power in Modern Life

February 10, 2026

The idea that the modern world has shed religion is a myth. Even as Europe claimed a secular age in the seventeenth century, faith still shaped science, politics and everyday values. Think of Francis Bacon: his famous experiments were written in biblical language, and he pictured nature as a woman t

entertainment

Famous Faces Turning Another Year Older on Feb. 10

February 10, 2026

On February 10, a number of well‑known actors and musicians celebrate their birthdays. Among the most notable is actress Laura Dern, who turns 59 this year. A lesser‑known fact about her is that she once directed a segment of the TV movie “Call Me Crazy: A Five Film. ” Also turning 52 is Eliza

lifestyle

Sunny Walks for Golden Years

February 10, 2026

South Beach, a part of Miami’s barrier island, has become a favorite spot for retirees who love sunshine and easy strolls. The area stretches from 23rd Street to South Pointe Park, and locals call it “SoBe. ” More than half of its residents are 65 or older, enjoying the sea breeze and bright days.

finance

Data‑Center Dreams: Two Bitcoin‑Mining Stocks Could Skyrocket

February 10, 2026

Morgan Stanley has turned its eyes to two companies that once mined Bitcoin and are now turning their rigs into data‑center powerhouses. The firm has given Cipher Mining and TeraWulf “overweight” ratings, suggesting their shares could rise by more than 150% if the shift pays off. Cipher’s analyst

Judges Lose Climate Guidance After State Lawyers Push Back

A Scientist Who Challenged the Skies

Snow That Won’t Melt: A Quick Look at the Science

EPA Plans to Remove Key Climate Rule

Proton‑Friendly Oxides: How Oxygen Makes Fast Energy Storage Work

Mining Money Moves: Bitcoin Sale Fuels AI Plans

Religion’s Quiet Power in Modern Life

Famous Faces Turning Another Year Older on Feb. 10

Sunny Walks for Golden Years

Data‑Center Dreams: Two Bitcoin‑Mining Stocks Could Skyrocket

Famous Faces Turning Another Year Older on Feb. 10